Elie Wiesel's Holocaust autobiography is examined in chapters that discuss themes, literary techniques, the relationships between the characters, criticism and interpretation, and the continuing legacy of the work.

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"An anthology of essays by scholars representing various perspectives and interpretation of the novel. The book(s) provides criticism and discussions of meaning, structure, and the historical content...as well as biographical information. It is organized in such a way that will give students a plethora of information in a largely accessible format. Each chapter heading is annotated, giving readers a chance to sample the content of the essays. Furthermore, each selection is introduced with background biographical data on the essay's author alongwith a summary of the content and the particular point of view represented. A reader-friendly and comprehensive resouce for students and teachers of world literature." -- School Library Journal ( November 2001) (School Library Journal 20011101)

"And for literary support, Greenhaven's series Literary Companions has become a standard in many schools and public libraries, thanks to its thoughtful questions and analysis." -- Booklist (October 2001) (Booklist 20011015)